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J724 JKO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

252,939 mi
Last recorded252,939 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ724 JKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 252,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 247,853 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 240,815 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 237,000 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 231,287 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 231,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 224,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 224,497 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 219,646 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 216,290 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 210,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 206,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear park brake poor effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

power steering pipe damp

slight interaction across rear lights

Pass 13 Mar 2017 206,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre aged and cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2016 200,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 192,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2014 188,969 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 183,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 178,665 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,433 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 169,818 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 163,820 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 153,329 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 138,280 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 129,951 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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J724 JKO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J724 JKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J724 JKO registered?

J724 JKO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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